Class S Championship: Ansonia 59, North Branford 26

December 8, 2012 3:59 PM

Players lift up Ansonia coach Thomas Brockett as they celebrate their 59 to 26 win over North Branford High School during the Class S state football championship game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. less

Players lift up Ansonia coach Thomas Brockett as they celebrate their 59 to 26 win over North Branford High School during the Class S state football championship game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field ... more

Scenes from the second half of the Class S state football championship game between Ansonia and North Branford High Schools Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Ansonia defeated North Brandford, 59 to 26. less

Scenes from the second half of the Class S state football championship game between Ansonia and North Branford High Schools Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Ansonia defeated ... more

Ansonia's Arkeel Newsome carries the ball as North Branford's Alex McGuigan defends during the Class S state football championship game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn.

Ansonia's Arkeel Newsome carries the ball as North Branford's Alex McGuigan defends during the Class S state football championship game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn.

Scenes from the second half of the Class S state football championship game between Ansonia and North Branford High Schools Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Ansonia defeated North Brandford, 59 to 26. less

Scenes from the second half of the Class S state football championship game between Ansonia and North Branford High Schools Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Ansonia defeated ... more

Ansonia's Raeshaun Finney, right, celebrates his 75-yard touchdown reception during the Class S state football championship game against North Branford Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. less

Ansonia's Raeshaun Finney, right, celebrates his 75-yard touchdown reception during the Class S state football championship game against North Branford Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East ... more

Scenes from the second half of the Class S state football championship game between Ansonia and North Branford High Schools Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Ansonia defeated North Brandford, 59 to 26. less

Scenes from the second half of the Class S state football championship game between Ansonia and North Branford High Schools Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Ansonia defeated ... more

Ansonia's Arkeel Newsome carries the ball as North Branford's Alex McGuigan defends during the Class S state football championship game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn.

Ansonia's Arkeel Newsome carries the ball as North Branford's Alex McGuigan defends during the Class S state football championship game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn.

Ansonia's Andrew Matos lunges to the four-yard line just before a touchdown during the Class S state football championship game against North Branford Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. less

Ansonia's Andrew Matos lunges to the four-yard line just before a touchdown during the Class S state football championship game against North Branford Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East ... more

Ansonia's Arkeel Newsome carries the ball as North Branford's Alex McGuigan defends during the Class S state football championship game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn.

Ansonia's Arkeel Newsome carries the ball as North Branford's Alex McGuigan defends during the Class S state football championship game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn.

Ansonia's Arkeel Newsome carries the ball into the endzone as North Branford's Alex McGuigan defends during the Class S state football championship game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. less

Ansonia's Arkeel Newsome carries the ball into the endzone as North Branford's Alex McGuigan defends during the Class S state football championship game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East ... more

Players lift up Ansonia coach Thomas Brockett as they celebrate their 59 to 26 win over North Branford High School during the Class S state football championship game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. less

Players lift up Ansonia coach Thomas Brockett as they celebrate their 59 to 26 win over North Branford High School during the Class S state football championship game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field ... more

Ansonia's Raeshaun Finney scores a goal on a 75-yard touchdown reception during the Class S state football championship game against North Branford Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. less

Ansonia's Raeshaun Finney scores a goal on a 75-yard touchdown reception during the Class S state football championship game against North Branford Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, ... more

Players cheer as Ansonia coach Thomas Brockett holds his 9-month-son Michael as they celebrate their 59 to 26 win over North Branford High School during the Class S state football championship game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. less

Players cheer as Ansonia coach Thomas Brockett holds his 9-month-son Michael as they celebrate their 59 to 26 win over North Branford High School during the Class S state football championship game Saturday, ... more

Scenes from the second half of the Class S state football championship game between Ansonia and North Branford High Schools Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Ansonia defeated North Brandford, 59 to 26. less

Scenes from the second half of the Class S state football championship game between Ansonia and North Branford High Schools Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Ansonia defeated ... more

Scenes from the second half of the Class S state football championship game between Ansonia and North Branford High Schools Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Ansonia defeated North Brandford, 59 to 26. less

Scenes from the second half of the Class S state football championship game between Ansonia and North Branford High Schools Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Ansonia defeated ... more

Scenes from the second half of the Class S state football championship game between Ansonia and North Branford High Schools Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Ansonia defeated North Brandford, 59 to 26. less

Scenes from the second half of the Class S state football championship game between Ansonia and North Branford High Schools Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Ansonia defeated ... more

Ansonia's Arkeel Newsome carries the ball as North Branford's Alex McGuigan defends during the Class S state football championship game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn.

Ansonia's Arkeel Newsome carries the ball as North Branford's Alex McGuigan defends during the Class S state football championship game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn.

Ansonia's Arkeel Newsome carries the ball into the endzone as North Branford's Alex McGuigan defends during the Class S state football championship game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. less

Ansonia's Arkeel Newsome carries the ball into the endzone as North Branford's Alex McGuigan defends during the Class S state football championship game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East ... more

Ansonia's Arkeel Newsome carries the ball as North Branford's Alex McGuigan defends during the Class S state football championship game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn.

Ansonia's Arkeel Newsome carries the ball as North Branford's Alex McGuigan defends during the Class S state football championship game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn.

Ansonia's Arkeel Newsome carries the ball as North Branford's Alex McGuigan defends during the Class S state football championship game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn.

Ansonia's Arkeel Newsome carries the ball as North Branford's Alex McGuigan defends during the Class S state football championship game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn.

Ansonia's Arkeel Newsome carries the ball into the endzone as North Branford's Alex McGuigan defends during the Class S state football championship game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. less

Ansonia's Arkeel Newsome carries the ball into the endzone as North Branford's Alex McGuigan defends during the Class S state football championship game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East ... more

Ansonia's Arkeel Newsome carries the ball into the endzone as North Branford's Alex McGuigan defends during the Class S state football championship game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn.

Ansonia's Arkeel Newsome carries the ball into the endzone as North Branford's Alex McGuigan defends during the Class S state football championship game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at Rentschler Field in East